Child and Family Support Worker 

Job Summary

Within the guiding principles of the Selkirk First Nation Constitution, the Community Wellness Department strives to improve the overall health of the SFN community and empower its citizens to take action of their own physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being. The department promotes, protects, and enhances healthy living and respectful relationships and adheres to cultural and traditional values, beliefs, laws, and protocols and best practices in public health policy and management. If you follow these guiding principles for healthy living, this opportunity may be of interest to you! 

Reporting to the Child and Family Support Services Manager, the Child & Family Support Worker is responsible for helping in the organization of and participating in community development activities to promote awareness and responsibility for the safety and care of SFN children and support of families. This position ensures that workshops and activities delivered are culturally relevant and safe, and accessible by SFN families. No positions report to the Child & Family Support Worker. 

Education/Experience

• Completion of a secondary school diploma or equivalent. Candidates with an equivalent combination of training and experience will be equally considered.
• Knowledge and understanding of First Nation ancestry and culture.
• First Nations ancestry or extensive experience working in First Nations communities.
• Experience participating in and delivering community workshops and information sharing.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience in event promotion and facilitation.

With ability to:

• Work as part of a team to deliver holistic and case management programs and services.
• Collaborate with outside agencies and individuals in a professional manner.
• Encourage others, by leading through example, to work towards healthy family lifestyles.
• Meet deadlines for workshop delivery and exchange of information.
• Communicate effectively, demonstrate good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Provide respectful and empathetic service to families that may respond negatively.
• Understand and use own stress management techniques, or ask for support, to control responses and prevent burnout.

Conditions of Employment

• Security Clearance / RCMP Criminal Records Check.
• Valid First Aid certificate.
• Comply with SFN policies and procedures.
• Signed Oath of Confidentiality.
• Signed Oath of Intoxicants.
• Willingness to occasionally work flexible or irregular hours, which may include evenings or weekends.
• Willingness to take additional training.

For more Information

For more information, please contact Gina Gill, Child and Family Support Manager at: (867) 537-3331 ext. 402

To Apply

To apply, bring your application/resume to the Human Resources Office in the Administration Building
or email it to SFN Human Resources at: Catherine.verberg@selkirkfn.com

SFN HR thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those selected to advance in the recruitment will be
contacted.

Preference to SFN Citizens